Arts Center Director: Curate Seasons & Grow Audiences

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

James Madison University invites applications for the Director of the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. This 12-month administrative appointment leads a premier performing arts venue, shaping seasons, expanding audiences, and guiding fundraising and partnerships.

The role requires experience in arts programming, budgeting, and operations, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to accessibility. Evening/weekend availability is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, performing arts, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in performing arts programming or arts administration, with some exposure to season planning, artist booking, or contracting.
• Familiarity with audience development strategies and a demonstrated ability to grow audiences for the performing arts.
• Familiarity with fundraising, sponsorship development, and grant writing.
• Working knowledge of performing arts operations, such as budgeting, box office, or production.
• Emerging leadership abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively and work well with staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to accessibility in programming and outreach.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by performance schedules.

Aufgaben

• Programming & Booking: Curate and contract a season of performances in collaboration with the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
• Community & Educational Engagement: Expand outreach to underserved audiences; develop educational programs and masterclasses in partnership with faculty.
• Fundraising & Sponsorship: Support development efforts by helping identify sponsorship opportunities and contributing to grant proposals.
• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, including box office, production, budgeting, and reporting; support facilities operations.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Coordinate recruitment, training, and support of Forbes Center staff; foster a collaborative and welcoming work environment.
• Marketing & Public Relations: Collaborate with Director of Marketing and Branding on advertising strategies, website updates, and season launch events.
• Engagement: Champion initiatives in programming and audience engagement.
• Work collaboratively with School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance, as well as other stakeholders, to support performance seasons and facilities rentals.

Kenntnisse

Arts administration

Audience development

Fundraising

Budgeting

Contracting

Communication

Collaboration

Accessibility in programming

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration or related field

Master’s degree in arts administration

Jobbeschreibung

James Madison University invites applications for the Director of the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. This 12-month administrative appointment leads a premier performing arts venue, shaping seasons, expanding audiences, and guiding fundraising and partnerships.

The role requires experience in arts programming, budgeting, and operations, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to accessibility. Evening/weekend availability is expected.